Cultural Arts Commission
Regular MeetingPomona, CA · September 25, 2023
Agenda
City of Pomona
505 S. Garey Ave.
Pomona, CA 91766
Regular Meeting Agenda
Monday, September 25, 2023
5:30 PM
Council Chambers
Cultural Arts Commission
Chairperson Dianna Batts
Vice-Chairperson Joshua Swodeck
Commissioner Dalet Ramos
Commissioner Jovani Esparza
Commissioner Olivia Alatorre
Commissioner Venita Reynolds
Commissioner Sophia Siqueiros
Cultural Arts Commission Regular Meeting Agenda September 25, 2023
A. CALL TO ORDER:
Chairperson Dianna Batts
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Chairperson Dianna Batts
C. ROLL CALL:
Chairperson Dianna Batts, Vice-Chairperson Joshua Swodeck, Commissioner Dalet Ramos, Commissioner Jovani
Esparza, Commissioner Fridah Sanchez, Commissioner Venita Reynolds, Commissioner Sophia Siqueiros
D. PUBLIC COMMENT:
1. At this time, the general public is invited to address the Cultural Arts Commission concerning any items that are
not listed on the agenda, which are not public hearings, or other items under the jurisdiction of the Cultural Arts
Commission. Comments from the public of any nonagenda items will be limited to three (3) minutes in accordance
with City policy.
2. Any applicant or member of the public wishing to speak on any item that is listed on the agenda is requested to
adhere to the following protocol procedures/guidelines:
a) When called upon, the person shall state his /her name and address for the record, and, if speaking for an
organization or other group, identify the organization or group represented. Whenever any group of persons wishes
to address the Cultural Arts Commission on the same subject matter, the Chairperson may, at his /her discretion,
request that the group choose a spokesperson to address the Commission.
b) All remarks should be addressed to the Cultural Arts Commission as a whole, and not to individual
Commissioners. Questions, if any, should be directed to the presiding Chairperson who will determine whether, or in
what manner an answer will be provided.
3. Together the Cultural Arts Commission members, City Staff and public honor Pomona's important City meeting
values:
a) To speak and to listen to everyone with respect and courtesy; to honor fairness and our cherished democratic
process.
b)To affirm Pomona's dedication to lead as a Compassionate City.
Thank you all for keeping these values and this commitment to act with them ever present in our minds as we
proceed with the meeting together.
E. COMMISSIONER COMMUNICATION:
F. CONSENT CALENDAR:
All items listed on the Consent Calendar may be enacted by a single motion without separate discussion. If a
discussion or a separate vote on any item is desired by a Cultural Arts Commissioner, that item may be removed
from the Consent Calendar and considered separately. All remaining items not removed from the Consent Calendar
by a Cultural Arts Commissioner shall be voted on prior to discussion of the item(s) requested to be pulled
1. Approval of the August 28, 2023 Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Draft Action
Minutes.
Attachments: Draft CAC Action Minutes 8-28-2023
G. PUBLIC HEARING:
H. DISCUSSION ITEMS:
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Cultural Arts Commission Regular Meeting Agenda September 25, 2023
1. Mural Permit Staff recommends the Cultural Arts Commission approve an
application for a proposed mural at 246 S. Towne Avenue (Las Chicas Fresas
restaurant)
Attachments: Staff Report
Portfolio
2. Call for Visual Art 2022: Palomares Park Project Refresh Group Staff
recommends the Cultural Arts Commission review the updated project budget
and renderings for the Palomares Park Project Refresh Group.
Attachments: Staff Report
Wall Measurements
Mock Ups
Budget
3. Call for Visual Art 2022: Ruben Young Staff recommends the Cultural Arts
Commission approve the change of location of Ruben Young’s artwork from the
Ted Greene Storage Container to the Ralph Welch Storage Building
Attachments: Staff Report
I. STAFF COMMUNICATION:
ADJOURNMENT:
The City of Pomona Cultural Arts Commission is hereby adjourned to the next regular meeting of October 23, 2023
at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
CERTIFICATION OF POSTING AGENDA:
I, Ata Khan, Planning Manager for the City of Pomona, hereby certify that the agenda for the September 25, 2023
meeting of the Cultural Arts Commission was posted in City Hall, near the door of the City Council Chambers, and
on the City’s website www.pomonaca.gov on September 22, 2023. I declare under the penalty of perjury that the
foregoing is true and correct.
/s/Ata Khan, Planning Manager
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